Audacity

2021, 16 in. x 12 in. (22 in. x 18 in. with frame)
Oil on paper
$400

Adorn your space with these golden cheeks to inspire the occasional uplifting moment or earn some admiring, even jealous, comments from visitors.

A classic torso, inspired by a spontaneous pose a model took during a figure drawing session. He held the pose for only a few minutes before moving on, but it captured my imagination and wouldn’t let go. It’s the audacity of simultaneously demanding adoration and totally ignoring the admirer.